{"data":{"slug":"asus-rt-be88u","type":"router","brand":"ASUS","name":"RT-BE88U","aliases":["ASUS RT-BE88U","RT-BE88U BE7200","BE7200 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router"],"release_date":"2024-03","url":"https://arkivo.dev/routers/asus-rt-be88u","specs":{"series":null,"model_numbers":["RT-BE88U"],"gtins":null,"announce_date":"2024-03-27","status":"available","predecessor":null,"successor":null,"launch_price_usd":399,"launch_price_eur":null,"markets":["US"],"colors":["Black"],"manufacturer_url":"https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be88u/","spec_sheet_url":"https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be88u/techspec/","manual_url":"https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE88U/E27212_RT-BE88U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdf","eprel_registration_number":null,"warranty_years":3,"form_factor":"router","segment":"home","wifi_standard":"wifi_7","wifi_speed_class":"BE7200","wifi_radios":[{"band":"2.4ghz","standard":"wifi_7","streams":4,"max_channel_width_mhz":40,"max_link_rate_mbps":1376,"dedicated_backhaul":false},{"band":"5ghz","standard":"wifi_7","streams":4,"max_channel_width_mhz":160,"max_link_rate_mbps":5764,"dedicated_backhaul":false}],"wifi_radio_count":2,"wifi_6ghz":false,"wifi_total_link_rate_mbps":7140,"wifi_stream_count":8,"wifi_max_channel_width_mhz":160,"wifi_features":["mlo","qam_4k","ofdma","mu_mimo"],"external_antenna_count":4,"internal_antenna_count":null,"detachable_antennas":true,"coverage_m2":279,"max_connected_devices":null,"ports":[{"type":"rj45","count":1,"role":"wan_lan","max_gbps":10,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"sfp_plus","count":1,"role":"wan_lan","max_gbps":10,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"rj45","count":1,"role":"wan_lan","max_gbps":2.5,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"rj45","count":3,"role":"lan","max_gbps":2.5,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"rj45","count":4,"role":"lan","max_gbps":1,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"usb_a","count":1,"role":null,"max_gbps":5,"version":"USB 3.2 Gen 1","poe":null}],"ethernet_port_count":9,"multi_gig_port_count":6,"wan_max_gbps":10,"lan_max_gbps":10,"usb_port_count":1,"has_sfp_plus":true,"built_in_modem":null,"modem_standards":null,"mesh_technologies":["AiMesh"],"units_in_pack":[1],"pack_coverage_m2":null,"units_identical":null,"satellite_model":null,"satellite_ports":null,"ethernet_backhaul":true,"management":["mobile_app","web_interface"],"account_required":false,"operating_modes":["router","access_point","mesh_node","repeater","media_bridge"],"network_features":["guest_network","iot_network","vlan","iptv","dual_wan","wan_aggregation","lan_aggregation","qos","parental_controls","ddns"],"vpn_server_protocols":["wireguard","openvpn","ipsec","pptp"],"vpn_client_protocols":["wireguard","openvpn","l2tp","pptp"],"usb_applications":["file_server","media_server","time_machine","cellular_modem"],"wifi_security":["wpa2_personal","wpa3_personal","wpa2_enterprise","wpa3_enterprise","enhanced_open"],"security_suite":"AiProtection Pro","security_suite_cost":"free","automatic_updates":true,"security_updates_until":"2028-12-31","thread_border_router":null,"matter_controller":null,"zigbee_hub":null,"bluetooth_version":null,"smart_home_platforms":null,"soc":"Broadcom BCM4916","cpu_cores":4,"cpu_clock_max_ghz":2.6,"ram_gb":2,"flash_gb":0.256,"fan":false,"power_supply":"external_dc","power_input":"12 V, 5 A / 19 V, 2.37 A / 19.5 V, 2.31 A","included_adapter_output_w":null,"power_consumption_typical_w":null,"power_consumption_max_w":null,"measured_throughput":null,"measured_throughput_max_mbps":null,"measured_throughput_through_wall_mbps":null,"measured_range_m":null,"measured_power_consumption_load_w":null,"measured_energy_24h_wh":340,"dimensions_mm":{"width_mm":300,"height_mm":60.5,"depth_mm":188},"dimensions_with_antennas_mm":null,"weight_g":1060,"wall_mountable":null,"wifi_certification_id":null,"fcc_id":"MSQ-RTBE7000","other_certifications":null,"in_the_box":["RT-BE88U WiFi router","RJ-45 cable","Power adapter","Quick Start Guide","Warranty card"]},"variants":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be88u/techspec/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["spec_sheet_url","model_numbers","wifi_standard","wifi_speed_class","wifi_radios","wifi_features","external_antenna_count","ports","mesh_technologies","units_in_pack","management","operating_modes","network_features","vpn_server_protocols","vpn_client_protocols","usb_applications","wifi_security","security_suite","automatic_updates","cpu_cores","cpu_clock_max_ghz","ram_gb","flash_gb","power_supply","power_input","dimensions_mm","weight_g","in_the_box"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Model: RT-BE88U.","wifi_standard":"Network Standard lists WiFi 7 (802.11be).","wifi_speed_class":"Product Segment: BE7200 ultimate BE performance, 1376+5764 Mbps.","wifi_radios":"WiFi Data Rate: WiFi 7 (802.11be) 5 GHz up to 5764 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 1376 Mbps. Transmit / Receive: 5 GHz 4x4 and 2.4 GHz 4x4. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth. The 2.4 GHz channel is stored as 40 MHz, since 1376 Mbps is the 802.11be rate of 4 streams at 40 MHz and Dong Knows Tech prints 20/40MHz for that band. 5764 Mbps is the rate of 4 streams at 160 MHz. There is no 6 GHz radio.","wifi_features":"Boosts Speed: OFDMA and 4096-QAM. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. MLO comes from the product page.","external_antenna_count":"Antenna: External antenna x 4.","ports":"I/O Ports: 1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1 x 10Gbps SFP+ Port, 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5 Gbps for LAN, 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for LAN, USB 3.2 Gen1 x1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at 5 Gbps, the standard rate. The SFP+ role comes from the product page (10G SFP+ WAN/LAN port). The USB connector is not named here. The rear panel photo on the product page shows a blue USB Type-A port.","mesh_technologies":"AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.","units_in_pack":"One router is sold.","management":"User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.","operating_modes":"Operating Mode: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.","network_features":"Guest Network (Support Guest Network Pro), IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, DDNS, Parental Control, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS are listed. The product page adds an IoT Network and VLAN controls.","vpn_server_protocols":"VPN: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.","vpn_client_protocols":"VPN: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.","usb_applications":"USB application: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle, and the product page describes 4G / 5G mobile tethering through USB. No printer server is listed, so it is not stored.","wifi_security":"Security: WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise and Open System & OWE. A footnote says WPA/WPA2 Enterprise is only available on a single router, not under AiMesh.","security_suite":"AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with router security assessment, malicious site blocking, two-way IPS and infected device prevention and blocking.","automatic_updates":"Administration: Auto Firmware Update.","cpu_cores":"Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.","cpu_clock_max_ghz":"Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.","ram_gb":"Memory: 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM.","flash_gb":"Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.","power_supply":"Power Supply: AC input 110V~240V (50~60Hz) and a power adapter. Package Content lists a power adapter.","power_input":"Power Supply: DC output 12 V with max. 5 A current, 19 V with max. 2.37 A current and 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current. The manual and the quick start guide list only 19.5 V 2.31 A and 12 V 5 A. The page does not say which adapter ships in which market, so all three are stored.","dimensions_mm":"Product Dimensions 300*188*60.5, printed without labels or units. Dong Knows Tech prints 11.8 x 7.4 x 2.4 in (30 x 18.8 x 6.04 cm). A height of 60.5 mm is too low for upright antennas, so the figure is the body with the antennas folded or removed. Stored as width 300, depth 188 and height 60.5.","weight_g":"Product Weight (g) 1060 g. Dong Knows Tech prints 2.23 lbs (1.01 kg).","in_the_box":"Package Content: RT-BE88U WiFi router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be88u/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url","form_factor","segment","status","wifi_features","detachable_antennas","coverage_m2","ports","network_features","security_suite_cost"],"notes":{"form_factor":"Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.","segment":"The US page sits under WiFi Routers, ASUS WiFi Routers and is not a ROG or TUF product, so it is stored as home. It has gaming features such as a dedicated gaming port. Other regional ASUS sites list the same model under ASUS Gaming Routers, so the maker's category differs by region.","status":"The product page is live, with support, manuals and firmware listed.","wifi_features":"Dual-Band Multi-Link: Multi-Link Operation aggregates the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The page also names 4K-QAM.","detachable_antennas":"Detachable Antennas: the router comes with four detachable antennas that can be repositioned.","coverage_m2":"Extendable coverage up to (1pk) 3,000 sq.ft. Converted to 279 m2 (278.7). Tom's Hardware prints the same 3,000 square feet in its spec table. Dong Knows Tech writes about 2,500 sq ft for its own use and the maker figure is used.","ports":"The page calls the SFP+ port a 10G SFP+ WAN/LAN port and lists one 10G WAN/LAN port and one 2.5G WAN/LAN port as WAN inputs. Up to 34G WAN and LAN capacity and up to 9 LAN ports.","network_features":"Guest Network Pro with an IoT Network, VLAN controls and parental controls.","security_suite_cost":"Page title and section: subscription-free network security with AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro."}},{"url":"https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE88U/E27212_RT-BE88U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","colors","in_the_box","ports","power_input","ethernet_backhaul"],"notes":{"colors":"Welcome section: black chassis with gaming-inspired red accents. The page gives no colour name, so it is stored as Black.","in_the_box":"Package contents: RT-BE88U Wireless Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.","ports":"Section 1.3: 10G WAN/LAN1 (Internet) port, 10G SFP+ port with up to 10 Gbit/s, 2.5G WAN/LAN1 port, 2.5G LAN 2 to 4 ports, 1G LAN 5 to 8 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.","power_input":"Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter (DC output) +19.5V with 2.31A and +12V with 5A.","ethernet_backhaul":"Support topics under AiMesh list wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)."}},{"url":"https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE88U/E23287_RT-BE88U_one-page_QSG_v2_WEB.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["fcc_id","power_input"],"notes":{"fcc_id":"The regulatory notice gives the Industry Canada certificate number 3568A-RTBE7000 for the BE7200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router. ASUS FCC IDs are the grantee code MSQ plus the same product code, which gives MSQ-RTBE7000. WikiDevi lists the same FCC ID. The FCC database and its mirror sites could not be opened by the agent, so the FCC grant itself was not read.","power_input":"Specifications: DC power adapter DC output +19.5V with 2.31A and +12V with 5A."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/content/aiprotection/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_suite_cost","network_features"],"notes":{"security_suite_cost":"ASUS AiProtection is described as a subscription-free, built-in network security solution. The product page links to this page.","network_features":"The page lists parental controls as part of the subscription-free AiProtection set."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarranty?website=us&model=rt-be88u&pdhashedid=mnc6vqyg2ducyef6&pdid=24453&siteID=www&sitelang=","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"ASUS US support warranty text for the RT-BE88U Wireless Warranty Policy: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site, updated June 2026."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051929/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act) lists RT-BE88U in the group with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2028, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to the UK."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1056369/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The Australia FAQ (Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025) lists RT-BE88U with 4 years, until 31 December 2028, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to Australia. It matches the UK FAQ."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051375/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["security_updates_until"],"notes":{"security_updates_until":"The Singapore FAQ (Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme) lists RT-BE88U with an end of support of 30 December 2027 and says extended support may follow. The later UK and Australia date is stored."}},{"url":"https://www.thefpsreview.com/2024/03/27/asus-unveils-rt-be88u-wifi-7-dual-band-router-with-7200-mbps-speeds-and-34-gbps-of-combined-wired-capacity/","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["announce_date","release_date"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Article of 2024-03-27 reports that ASUS unveiled the RT-BE88U.","release_date":"The announcement is dated 2024-03-27 and the ASUS quick start guide was posted on 2024-03-12. Dong Knows Tech lists the release as March 2024 and says in an article of 2024-06-03 that the router was set to be available in June 2024. The month of the announcement and first orders is used."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/asus-rt-be88u-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","markets","fan","detachable_antennas","soc"],"notes":{"release_date":"Hardware table: Release Date March 2024. Firmware at review 3.0.0.6.102.33921.","launch_price_usd":"Hardware table: U.S. Launch Price $399. Dong Knows Tech's article of 2024-06-03 says the router costs $399. Tom's Hardware calls $349.99 the MSRP in its review of 2024-08-26, so the price may have dropped later. The US maker page shows no launch price. No euro launch price was found.","markets":"The launch price is a U.S. price.","fan":"The review says the router has no internal fan and a fanless design.","detachable_antennas":"The review says the router comes with four detachable antennas.","soc":"The review does not name the chip. The SoC comes from WikiDevi and MBReviews."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/asus-rt-be88u-review/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["measured_energy_24h_wh"],"notes":{"measured_energy_24h_wh":"Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours is about 340 Wh. Firmware 3.0.0.6.102.33921. The review does not describe the load."}},{"url":"https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rt-be88u-wi-fi-7-router-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["account_required","wifi_radios","release_date"],"notes":{"account_required":"Setup ran in the browser at Asuslogin.com, which asked for a wireless SSID and password and then a username and password for the router. No online account was needed.","wifi_radios":"Review published 2024-08-26 on a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 4x4 on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and no 6 GHz. Its iPerf 3.16 results from an Acer Swift Edge 16 with a Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 adapter, uncongested, 5 GHz: above 1.2 Gbps at 6 ft and 958 Mbps at 25 ft. They are not stored, because measured throughput is Tom's Guide only.","release_date":"Review published 2024-08-26 with an MSRP of $349.99."}},{"url":"https://wikidevi.wi-cat.ru/ASUS_RT-BE88U","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["soc","fcc_id"],"notes":{"soc":"CPU/SoC: Broadcom BCM4916, 2.6 GHz, 4 cores.","fcc_id":"FCC ID MSQ-RTBE7000, approved 28 February 2024."}},{"url":"https://www.mbreviews.com/asus-rt-be88u-wifi-7-router-test/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["soc"],"notes":{"soc":"Teardown table: quad-core 2.6GHz Broadcom BCM4916KFEBG with two Broadcom BCM6726 Wi-Fi chips."}}],"fields_filled":59,"updated":"2026-10-15"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}